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Unitech MS100

Unitech MS100
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Unitech MS100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength660 nm
Sensor typePhoto diode
Tilt reading angle45 - 90 °
Dimensions (WxDxH)140 x 30 x 23 mm
Cable length1.80 m
Standard interfacesRS-232
Power consumption800 mA
Power requirements5V DC
Product colorBlack, Blue
Housing materialPlastic
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 85 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight76.5 g

Summary

INTRODUCTION

MS100 Model Interfaces

Describes MS100A (external decoder), MS100-2 (RS232, ASCII output), MS100-3 (AT keyboard wedge), MS100-3PS2 (PS/2 keyboard wedge), and MS100-4 (USB, HID output).

SCANNER CONFIGURATION MANAGER

Getting Started with SCM

Details launching the SCM software, its interface, and the function of its icons.

Downloading Scanner Settings

Explains the procedure for downloading configured settings to the scanner via SCM.

First Look at SCM

Uploading Scanner Configurations

Guides on uploading scanner settings from the scanner to the SCM.

Editing Scanner Attributes

Describes how to navigate and edit scanner attributes (e.g., Device, Beeps and Delays) within SCM.

Scanner Settings Overview

Device Configuration

Explains the "Device" setting, specifically the "Device ID" for identifying the connected device.

Beeps and Delays Configuration

Details attributes for "Beeps and Delays": Beep Tone, Intercharacter Delay, and Interblock Delay.

Keyboard Wedge Settings

Function Code and Caps-Lock

Explains "Function Code" for outputting function codes and "Caps-Lock" for controlling character case.

Keyboard Wedge Options

Language, Wand Emulation, and Width

Covers Language sets, Wand Emulation output (0s and 1s), and minimal width duration.

Idle Condition and Numeric Keypad

Details Polarity of Idle Condition and the Use Numeric Keypad setting.

RS232 Interface Parameters

Basic RS232 Settings

Covers Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bit, Handshaking, ACK/NAK, and BCC Character settings.

RS232 Communication Options

Time Out and Data Direction

Explains Time Out for ACK/NAK and options for Data Direction.

Receive Terminator Configuration

Describes user-definable Receive Terminators and their pre-defined characters.

Scanner Port Configuration

Terminator and Code ID Settings

Details Terminator options and the Use Code ID function for identifying bar code types.

Double Verification Function

Explains the Double Verification feature for ensuring scan accuracy.

Scanner Port Features

Scanning Modes and Label Types

Describes various Scanning Modes (Trigger, Flashing, etc.) and Label Types (Positive/Negative).

Aim Function for Long Range

Covers the Aim Function for laser scanners to provide an aiming aid.

Aiming Time and PreamblePostamble Insertion

Details Aiming Time and the insertion of Preamble/Postamble characters.

Bar Code Symbologies - Code 39

Code 39 Parameters Explained

Details parameters for Code 39: Enabled, Code ID, Type, Check Digit, Send Start/Stop, Min/Max Length.

Bar Code Symbologies - ITF & Std 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameters

Details parameters for Interleaved 2 of 5: Enabled, Code ID, Fix Length, Check Digit, Min/Max Length.

Standard 2 of 5 Toshiba Code Parameters

Explains parameters for Standard 2 of 5 and Toshiba Code: Enabled, Fix Length, Check Digit, Min/Max Length.

Bar Code Symbologies - Code 32, EAN 128, Code 128

Code 32 and EAN 128 Settings

Details parameters for Code 32 (Code ID, Leading/Tailing) and EAN 128 (Enabled, Code ID, Field Separator).

Code 128 Parameters

Lists parameters for Code 128: Enabled, Code ID, Minimum/Maximum Length.

Bar Code Symbologies - MSIPlessey, Code 93

MSI Plessey Code Settings

Explains MSI/Plessey Code parameters: Enabled, Code IDs, Check Digit Formula, Min/Max Length.

Code 93 Parameters

Details parameters for Code 93: Enabled, Code ID, Minimum/Maximum Length.

Bar Code Symbologies - Codabar, UPC-A

Codabar Settings

Details Codabar parameters: Enabled, Code ID, Send Start/Stop, Check Digit, CLSI Format, Min/Max Length.

UPC-A Parameters

Explains UPC-A parameters: Enabled, Code ID, Send Leading/Check Digit.

Bar Code Symbologies - UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8

UPC-E and EAN-13 Settings

Details UPC-E (Zero Expansion, NSC) and EAN-13 (Bookland EAN) parameters.

EAN-8 Parameters

Explains EAN-8 parameters: Enabled, Code ID, Send Leading/Check Digit.

Bar Code Symbologies - Code 11, Delta Code, Supplement Code

Code 11 and Delta Code Settings

Details Code 11 (Check Digit, Min/Max Length) and Delta Code (Check Digit) parameters.

Supplement Code Options

Explains Supplement Code options for UPC-E, ISBN, EAN-13: Two/Five Supplement Code, Must Present, Space Separator.

Bar Code Symbologies - Label Code IV & V

Label Code IV and V Parameters

Explains Label Code IV and V parameters: Enabled, Code ID, Send Check Digit.

Data Editing Functionality

Defining Data Editing Formulas

Introduces Data Editing and the "Define Formula" box with Qualifier and Modifier sections.

Qualifier Section Details

Explains the Qualifier section for defining bar code conditions (type, length, character strings).

Modifier Section Options

Details the Modifier section options: "From Original", "Add New", and "Delete".

Data Editing Advanced Options

Adding and Deleting Data

Explains how to "Add New" characters and "Delete" modifier strings in data editing.

Moving Modifiers and Special Characters

Details "Move Up/Down" for modifiers and the use of special characters in data editing.

Data Editing Formula Management

Arranging Formulas

Describes arranging formulas in sequence for optimal data editing.

The Everything Else Formula

Explains the purpose and implementation of an "Everything Else" formula in data editing.

Programming Via Scanner Input

Scanner Input Programming Concept

Explains the concept of parameter groups and how to modify them using scanner input bar codes.

Quick Setup Bar Codes Alternative

Mentions using Quick Setup bar codes as an alternative programming method.

Quick Setup Bar Codes - Basic Settings

Device Type and Delay Settings

Shows bar codes for Device Type (PC AT, USB, etc.) and Inter-Character Delay (1ms, 20ms).

Scanner Mode, Code ID, and Terminator

Displays bar codes for Scanner Mode (Trigger, Flash), Code ID (No, Yes), and Terminator (Enter, Field Exit).

Beep and Scan Code Settings

Shows bar codes for Beep levels (None, Medium) and Scan Code (U.S., Alt Key).

Quick Setup Bar Codes - Symbology and Defaults

EAN-8, UPC-A, EAN-13, UPC-E Settings

Displays bar codes for EAN-8, UPC-A, EAN-13, UPC-E settings like Default, Leading Digit, Check Digit.

Factory Default and Supplemental Code

Shows bar codes for Factory Default reset and Supplemental Code settings.

Device Selection and Default Settings

Entering Configuration Groups

Instructions for entering Group 1 for device selection and default settings.

Device ID and Type Mapping

A chart mapping Device IDs to their corresponding Device Types for scanner configuration.

Applying GroupFactory Defaults

Bar codes to set Group Default or Factory Default configurations for the scanner.

Beeps and Delays Configuration

Beep Tone and Interblock Delay Settings

Shows bar codes for setting Beep Tone (None, High) and Interblock Delay (0 ms, 5 seconds).

Intercharacter Delay Settings

Displays bar codes for setting Intercharacter Delay durations (0 ms, 100 ms).

Keyboard Interface Configuration

Function Code and Caps-Lock Options

Shows bar codes for Function Code (Off, On) and Caps-Lock (Auto Trace, Lower Case, Upper Case).

Language and Numeric Keypad Settings

Displays bar codes for Language (U.S., German) and Numeric Keypad Digits (Disable, Enable).

RS232 Configuration Options

Baud Rate, Parity, and Data Bit Settings

Shows bar codes for Baud Rate (9600), Parity (None), and Data Bit (8) settings.

Handshaking, ACKNAK, BCC Settings

Displays bar codes for Handshaking (Ignore), ACK/NAK (Off), and BCC Character (Off) settings.

RS232 Continued Settings

Time Out and Data Direction Configuration

Details Time Out (1 second) and Data Direction (Send to Host) settings via bar codes.

Scanner Port Setup

Terminator, Code ID, and Double Verification

Shows bar codes for Terminator (Enter), Code ID (Enable), and Double Verification (Off, 1-7 times).

Scanning Mode Configuration

Displays bar codes for Scanning Mode (Trigger, Multiscan, etc.).

Scanner Port Advanced Options

Label Type, Aim Function, Data Length

Details Label Type (Positive), Aim Function (Enable), and Data Length Send (Enable) settings.

Preamble and Postamble Insertion

Explains how to insert Preamble or Postamble sequences using specific bar codes.

Bar Code Symbologies - Group 1

Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Std 2 of 5 Parameters

Details parameters for Code 39, ITF, and Standard 2 of 5 / Toshiba Code.

Bar Code Symbologies - Group 2

Code 32, Telepen, UCCEAN 128 Parameters

Details parameters for Code 32, Telepen, and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies.

EAN128 and Double Label Separator Settings

Instructions for defining EAN128 fields separator and double label separator.

Bar Code Symbologies - Group 3

Code 128, MSIPlessey, Code 93, Code 11 Parameters

Details parameters for Code 128, MSI/Plessey, Code 93, and Code 11 symbologies.

Bar Code Symbologies - Group 4

Codabar and Label Code IVV Parameters

Details parameters for Codabar and Label Code IV/V symbologies.

Minimum and Maximum Length Definition

Instructions on defining minimum and maximum acceptable bar code data length.

Bar Code Symbologies - Group 5

UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8 Parameters

Details parameters for UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, and EAN-8 symbologies.

Supplement Code and Delta Code Parameters

Details parameters for Supplement Code and Delta Code options.

Data Editing - Qualifiers

Input ID for Symbology Selection

Explains using Input ID to select specific bar code symbologies for data editing.

Length-Based Qualifier Selection

Describes using LEN, MIN, MAX parameters to select bar codes by length.

Match-Based Qualifier Selection

Explains using MATCH parameter to select bar codes based on character strings.

Data Editing - Modifiers and Special Characters

Original and Additional Data Modification

Explains modifying Original Data and adding Additional Data in data editing.

Using Special Characters in Editing

Details the use of comma, quotation marks, asterisk, and hash sign as special characters.

Data Editing - Formula Structure

Code Types and Formula Format

Lists Code Types for editing and the general format for Data Editing formulas.

Special Characters in Formula Syntax

Explains special characters used as delimiters and specifiers within data editing formulas.

Function Codes for PC (Code 39)

Function Keys and Navigation Codes

Lists bar codes for Function Keys (F1-F12) and Navigation Keys (Esc, Enter, etc.).

ASCII Chart - Control and Special Characters

ASCII Control Characters Mapping

Maps ASCII control characters (NUL, SOH, etc.) to their corresponding bar codes.

ASCII Special Characters Mapping

Maps special ASCII characters (!, ", #, etc.) to their corresponding bar codes.

ASCII Chart - Numerics and Alphabets

ASCII Numeric and Symbol Mapping

Maps ASCII numeric characters (0-9) and symbols to their bar codes.

ASCII Uppercase Alphabet Mapping

Maps ASCII uppercase alphabetic characters (A-Z) to their bar codes.

ASCII Chart - Lowercase Alphabets

ASCII Lowercase Alphabet Mapping

Maps ASCII lowercase alphabetic characters (a-z) to their bar codes.

ASCII Chart - Extended Characters

Extended ASCII and Delete Function Mapping

Maps extended ASCII characters ({, }, ~) and the Delete function to their bar codes.

Product Specifications

Performance and Decoder Specs

Details performance (light source, resolution) and decoder (symbologies, interfaces) specifications.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Environmental Specs

Outlines mechanical, electrical (dimensions, voltage), and environmental (temperature, humidity) specifications.

Interface Pinouts

Keyboard, RS232, TTL, and USB Pin Assignments

Lists pin assignments for Keyboard, RS232, TTL (Wand), and USB interfaces.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing Scanning Problems

Suggests trying other bar codes and checking clarity to diagnose scanning issues.

Resetting Scanner to Factory Default

Provides steps to reset the scanner to factory default using SCM.

Isolating Scanner vs. Host Issues

Recommends testing the scanner on other ports or systems to verify functionality.

Problem Resolution - Scanner Light and Beep

Troubleshooting No Scanner Light

Offers solutions for the scanner not emitting light, checking interface and power supply.

Troubleshooting No Scanner Beep

Provides steps for a scanner that lights up but does not beep, checking symbology and bar code quality.

Problem Resolution - Output and Configuration

Troubleshooting No Scanner Output

Offers solutions for no data output, checking software, ports, and RS232 settings.

SCM UploadDownload Issues

Explains issues with Scanner Configuration Manager upload/download and provides workarounds like printing bar codes.

Product Warranty Information

Limited Hardware Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the Unitech limited hardware warranty, coverage, and return procedures.

Bar Code Test Chart - Basic Symbologies

Test Patterns for Common Bar Codes

Displays test patterns for basic bar code symbologies like Codabar, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93.

Bar Code Test Chart - Advanced Symbologies

Test Patterns for Additional Bar Codes

Displays test patterns for advanced bar code symbologies like EAN-13, UPC-A, MSI Code, and Interleaved 2 of 5.

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